Curcumin is the bright yellow chemical property found in some plants and the main curcuminoid of turmeric. Used in India and relied on for its anecdotal health benefits – the backing from science has recently caught the eye of the public and for good reason too.

Curcumin has been shown in numerous studies to be an effective substance for treating a number of diseases and with 100 ongoing curcumin trials – we so far know that it can be used to treat:

• Alzheimer’s
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular
• Central Nervous System
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Inflammation

Consumption of curcumin

The curcumin content of turmeric is not that high with a very small 3% content by weight. To get a  more potentdosage and effective supply of curcumin – a supplement containing the substance should be adopted into the diet.

The absorption of curcumin into the bloodstream is another issue concerned with the substance and measures should …